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Outdoor Research launches Multicam Alpine Skytour Ascentshell Collection
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Outdoor Research has partnered with freeskiing icon Mark Abma to launch a cutting-edge backcountry kit for winter athletes: the Multicam Alpine Skytour Ascentshell Collection.

Limited to just 125 kits, the exclusive collection brings together Abma’s signature mountain style and Outdoor Research’s technological prowess to create one of the most advanced pieces of outerwear designed for alpine adventure.

Abma’s exclusive Multicam Alpine pattern was specially crafted for mountain environments, enabling skiers to blend into snowy backcountry scenes while still moving freely through intense conditions.

The Multicam Alpine Skytour Ascentshell Collection comprises a waterproof jacket and bibs, both crafted from Outdoor Research’s proprietary AscentShell Air 3L material, known for its exceptional breathability and PFA-free waterproofing.

Outdoor Research launches Multicam Alpine Skytour Ascentshell Collection

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With fully seam-taped construction and a stretch-mesh internal gaiter, the kit keeps out snow and moisture, ensuring warmth and dryness through long days in variable alpine conditions.

The bibs are reinforced with a hybrid-mapped design—combining a softshell upper for comfort and a waterproof lower for ultimate weather resistance.

“Blending into the environment, staying dry and warm for 16-hour days in diverse conditions, and feeling completely unrestricted in any situation—this is what I love about the Multicam Alpine Skytour Ascentshell Collection,” said Abma. "This kit feels incredibly natural and intuitive, and I love the sensation of moving through the mountains in stealth mode."

This collection is the latest in a long line of products trusted by skiers, snowboarders, and elite forces, and with just 125 kits available, it’s likely to sell out fast.

The Multicam Alpine Skytour Ascentshell Collection by Mark Abma is now available for purchase at Outdoor Research for a recommended price of $499.

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.

His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.